Onto Waveland: A show about the Chicago Cubs

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Onto Waveland: A show about the Chicago Cubs episodes

June 20, 2023 What happened behind the scenes to spark the Cubs turnaround and should they hold at the trade deadline
With the Cubs turning things around on the field, a decision to sell will frustrate the fanbase. Buying may not be the answer either. Is this the rare case when holding at the trade deadline is the right answer? Brett and Patrick also discuss what happened behind the scenes to spark the turn around and the bullpen which may be turning a corner.

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27 min
June 15, 2023 Jed Hoyer responds to Stroman contract chatter + Should Cody Bellinger change positions
The Cubs took two of three from Giants and have a shot to [GASP] sweep the Pirates. Marcus Stroman is on the mound after General Manager Jed Hoyer responded to Stroman's tweet about a contract extension. Brett and Patrick also talk about Cody Bellinger and the possibility that he could change positions and re-sign with the Cubs.

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31 min
June 12, 2023 Why can't the Cubs complete a sweep and what should they do with Marcus Stroman?
The Cubs took two of three from the Giants on the road this weekend. Plenty to be happy about with that, but Brett reminds us that the club is now 1 for 7 in potential series sweeping games and the one was against the lowly Athletics.
Brett and Sahadev also break down the weekend's starting pitching, mostly good and a little bad. They get into Marcus Stroman's future in Chicago which is becoming a national debate.
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38 min
June 08, 2023 Cubs on a collision course with Sell Mode
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev collectively reach the same conclusion, that the Cubs are headed for sell off season as they struggle on the West coast. The guys also discuss David Ross' lack of confidence in the Cubs bullpen and how it's impacting his in-game thought process and they look across the division to Cincinnati and wonder how the Reds jumped ahead of the Cubs rebuild.

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36 min
June 05, 2023 Stroman and Taillon shine in San Diego + When will Bellinger return?
The Cubs take 2 of the first 3 games in San Diego including another gem from Marcus Stroman who is pitching the best baseball of his career. Has he been the Cubs' MVP so far this season? Jameson Taillon also made his best start of the season on Friday. Is that a sign of things to come? The guys also discuss Cody Bellinger and how much he's been missed offensively and defensively while on the IL. Is there a path to Bellinger staying in Chicago next season?

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35 min
June 01, 2023 Cubs take 2 of 3 from Rays but wow, that loss hurt
Despite a series win over the Rays, Brett can't get past the missed opportunities in Wednesday's one-run late loss. They talk about how these missed opportunities can hurt the club later in the season despite the overall mediocrity of the NL Central. The guys discuss what can fans be frustrated with David Ross about and what they should't be. They also talk about Justin Steele's potential injury.

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31 min
May 30, 2023 Stroman saves Cubs but should he get extension? Plus, a look ahead to the upcoming West Coast trip
Marcus Stroman took a no-hitter into the 7th inning on Sunday to snap the Cubs 4-game losing streak with a 1-0 win over the Rays. Unfortunately that win comes after a sweep at home against the Reds. How much of the blame for this season's struggles should fall on David Ross? Jed Hoyer? What does the club need to accomplish on the upcoming West Coast trip to still have a chance at contention?

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32 min
May 25, 2023 Led by Christopher Morel, The Cubs strike back
Led by Christopher Morel's power surge, the Cubs have taken the first two games from the Mets in a key early series at Wrigley. Did the club wait too long to promote the prospect or did he need the time in the minors to get his season off to a great start? Going deeper, has the Cubs self evaluation failed this season, looking at Morel's hot start along with bullpen questions? The guys also discuss Kyle Hendricks as he gets closer to his return from a shoulder injury.
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33 min
May 22, 2023 Cubs season continues to spiral... now what?
After the Cubs 2-7 road trip, Brett, Sahadev and Patrick try to figure out what went wrong. Did it start on the previous trip? Would things be better if Christopher Morel started the season in the Majors? Should more work have gone into the bullpen? Is David Ross' seat heating up? How deep do the flaws run? The guys discuss all of those questions and more on this episode.

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38 min
May 18, 2023 Cubs look for answers after worst loss in years, their fifth in a row
Brett sits this one out and Sahadev and Patrick regroup after a tough Cubs loss in Houston, the club's 5th straight loss. They put the losing streak in recent historic perspective. The guys also discuss the problems that Keegan Thompson's lack of availability and effectiveness are causing the team. Are changes coming to the Cubs bullpen before they open the weekend series in Philadelphia? Finally, is the club in danger of becoming a seller at the trade deadline.
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35 min